Partner Support During Deployment
The experience of separation due to military deployment can be stressful for both the deployed service member and their family members back home. One way that...
Social support networks have been found to play an important role in mediating the effects of stress and discrimination on individuals. In recent years, there has been increasing research on how...
Support for Veterans
Partners can help their traumatized loved ones to heal from war wounds by providing emotional, practical, and physical assistance. This can include listening to them when they...
The importance of community support has been recognized for centuries as an essential factor in human wellbeing. Community support refers to the social connections and relationships that individuals...
Friendship is an important part of many people's lives, but it can be especially crucial for those who are members of queer communities. Queer individuals may find themselves excluded from their...
The term "chosen family" refers to groups of individuals who form familial bonds outside traditional blood ties. This is particularly relevant for those who identify as part of LGBTQ+ communities,...
What Moral Frameworks Emerge From Chosen Families That Prioritize Care, Consent, And Collective Flourishing Over Blood Ties?
The concept of chosen family has become increasingly popular among...
The topic is how friends, family, and allies can help mitigate stress for minorities. It is important to note that this can be done through a variety of ways such as emotional support, practical...
What are the social and psychological mechanisms through which friendship networks provide adaptive support to LGBT members?
Friendship networks play an important role in providing adaptive...
Spiritual resilience refers to an individual's capacity to cope with stressful situations, which may come from various sources including but not limited to physical illnesses, traumatic events,...